THE PURPOSE OF THE INSTITUTE IS TO ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ACADEMIC, MEDICAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS AND PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATIONS AFFILIATED WITH AND CONTROLLING THE INSTITUTE. TO FOSTER AN EDUCATIONAL ECOSYSTEM IN UPSTATE NEW YORK FOR TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCIENTISTS AND BUSINESS LEADERS, AND SUPPORT UPSTATE NEW YORK'S REGIONAL ECONOMY AND TO ACCRUE LIFE SCIENCES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BENEFITS TO UPSTATE NEW YORK THROUGH THE CREATION OF A RESEARCH AND BUSINESS INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON ACC.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in New York.
- Base
- $376k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $34k
- Base
- $198k
- Bonus
- $19k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $30k
- Base
- $144k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $22k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Interim CEO Above 90th percentile | $376k | — | — | $34k | $444k $496k |
COO 75th to 90th percentilevs Environment peers nationwide | $198k | $19k | — | $30k | $278k $310k |
Dir of Portfolio Devel & a Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $144k | — | — | $22k | $187k $209k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at EMPIRE DISCOVERY INSTITUTE INC equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about EMPIRE DISCOVERY INSTITUTE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of EMPIRE DISCOVERY INSTITUTE INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of EMPIRE DISCOVERY INSTITUTE INC received $443,876 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in New York: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at EMPIRE DISCOVERY INSTITUTE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at EMPIRE DISCOVERY INSTITUTE INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at EMPIRE DISCOVERY INSTITUTE INC equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are EMPIRE DISCOVERY INSTITUTE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, EMPIRE DISCOVERY INSTITUTE INC reported $235k in total revenue and $5.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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